Download Important Instructions Regarding Your Anesthesia Type

NORTHERN MICHIGAN ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, P.C.
James J. Osetek, D.M.D.
322 Bay Street
Petoskey, Michigan 49770
www.nmoms.com
1-231-347-1601
1-866-691-1601 Toll-free
[email protected] E-mail
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR ANESTHESIA
You will always be given local anesthesia for your surgery, but you may choose any, or none, of
the following anesthesia options as a supplement to the local anesthesia. Each choice requires
different preparation on your part and for your safety, it is important that you read and follow the
instructions carefully. If you are unclear about anything, please ask your doctor.
LOCAL ANESTHESIA will provide a numb feeling in the area being operated on and a feeling
of pressure during surgery. You will be awake and recall the surgery, but there should be no
significant discomfort.
1. Have a light meal a few hours prior to your surgery.
2. For more extensive procedures, you may wish to have someone drive you home.
3. Plan to rest for a few hours after surgery.
ALL OF THE ANESTHETICS LISTED BELOW INCLUDE LOCAL ANESTHESIA.
INTRAVENOUS CONSCIOUS SEDATION is medication given through a vein in your arm
or hand, which will cause total relaxation and, although you will not actually be unconscious,
there will be very little recall (if any) of the events surrounding your surgery.
Important instructions regarding your IV sedation:
1. No solid food for 6 (six) hours prior to anesthesia.
2. Clear liquids for up to 2 (two) hours before procedure. Examples of clear liquids include,
but are not limited to: water, fruit juices without pulp, clear tea, black coffee, carbonated
beverages. This does not include alcohol. The volume of liquid is less important than the
type of liquid.
3. Wear a short sleeve shirt, and comfortable clothing.
4. Rinse with prescribed Chlorhexidine mouth rinse the night before and morning of
surgery, if prescribed.
5. Take 4 (four) prescribed antibiotics 2 (two) hours before surgery, if prescribed.
6. All patients must be accompanied by a driver who must remain at our office while the
patient has surgery.
7. Plan to rest the remainder of the day you have surgery. You may not drive, operate power
tools, machinery, and/or exercise for 24 hours after surgery.
NITROUS OXIDE is also known as “laughing gas”. You will be relaxed and somewhat less
aware of your surroundings, but will recall most of the surgical event. Nitrous oxide is generally
used in conjunction with local anesthesia, but may also be used to supplement the anesthetic
choices below.
1. You may have a light meal 4 hours prior to surgery.
2. It is best to have someone drive you to and from your surgery appointment.
3. Plan to rest for the remainder of the day.
12/28/2016 anesthesia instructions by anesthesia type
NORTHERN MICHIGAN ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, P.C.
James J. Osetek, D.M.D.
322 Bay Street
Petoskey, Michigan 49770
www.nmoms.com
1-231-347-1601
1-866-691-1601 Toll-free
[email protected] E-mail
ORAL PREMEDICATION may be a supplement to local anesthesia and is prescribed
medication taken by mouth to produce relaxation before and during surgery.
1. No solid food for 6 (six) hours prior to anesthesia.
2. Clear liquids for up to 2 (two) hours before procedure. Examples of clear liquids include,
but are not limited to: water, fruit juices without pulp, clear tea, black coffee, carbonated
beverages. This does not include alcohol. The volume of liquid is less important than the
type of liquid.
3. Wear a short sleeve shirt, and comfortable clothing.
4. Rinse with prescribed Chlorhexidine mouth rinse the night before and morning of
surgery, if prescribed.
5. Take 4 (four) prescribed antibiotics 2 (two) hours before surgery, if prescribed.
6. All patients must be accompanied by a driver who must remain at our office while the
patient has surgery.
7. Plan to rest the remainder of the day you have surgery. You may not drive, operate power
tools, machinery, and/or exercise for 24 hours after surgery.
GENERAL ANESTHESIA* is medications given through a vein which will result in total loss
of consciousness, complete lack of recall of the event and usually a longer recovery time. This
type of anesthesia will require you to be intubated to assist with breathing. This must be provided
in a hospital setting. (Your health insurance may not cover this type of anesthesia unless there is
a bona fide medical reason for the hospitalization).
1. The same instructions are offered above for intravenous conscious sedation applies
for general anesthesia.
*General anesthesia is not performed in our office.
OTHER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
If you prefer to listen to your own music, please feel free to bring your I-pod/MP3 player with
small earphones. This is NOT recommended with general anesthesia.
Our goal is to provide you with a safe, pleasant and effective anesthetic experience. So that we
may do this, it is imperative that we have your full cooperation. Please feel free to ask or call if
you have any questions concerning your surgery or the anesthesia.
12/28/2016 anesthesia instructions by anesthesia type